Ukur Yattani
![An M-Pesa agent. Launched 15 years ago, M-Pesa has become a key feature of the Kenyan economy. [Photo/ Techweez]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/images-27.jpeg)
Push to Slash M-Pesa Charges Gathers Steam
The push to reduce M-Pesa transaction fees continues to gather steam, with the National Treasury becoming the latest entity to add its voice...
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
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Govt Lines Up Ksh146B Kenya Airways Bailout
Documents made public by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, December 23 have offered insight into the State's plan for beleaguered national...
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
KRA to Collect Ksh6.8 Trillion in Next Three Years
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is estimated to collect Kshs. 6.8 trillion over the period 2021/22 to 2023/2024 financial years. According to KRA, through its 8th Corporate Plan whose theme is Revenue mobilisation through tax...
BUSINESS TODAY2 Mins read
![Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani pictured with the budget briefcase on June 10, 2021. Kenya's first Eurobond issue in two years was oversubscribed, with the Treasury terming it a sign of investor confidence in the country's economic recovery plan supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). [Photo/ National Treasury]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/YATTANI-scaled.jpg)
Kenya Raises Ksh108 Billion in Fresh Eurobond, Eyes More Debt
Amid mounting public pressure over the rising public debt levels, the National Treasury on Thursday, June 17 announced that it had successfully raised...
MARTIN SIELE2 Mins read
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Return of 20% Betting Tax Spells Doom for Big Players
The Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani-led National Treasury is seeking to re-introduce excise duty on betting, charged at the rate of 20% of the...
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
Higher Taxes Pile on Kenyans’ 2021 Woes as Govt Plots Ksh3 Trillion Budget
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani on Monday, January 25, released the 2021 Budget Policy Statement (BPS). The 2021/22 budget totals Sh3.02 trillion, representing...
GETRUDE NJERI1 Mins read
National Treasury Reinstates Pre-Covid Tax Rates Effective January
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani on Friday, December 4 confirmed that pre-pandemic tax rates would take effect on January 1, 2021. Those earning...
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
Workers to Save Ksh1,000 as Tax Relief Withdrawal Looms
When the government withdraws tax relief measures meant to cushion individuals and households during the Covid-19 pandemic, in January 2021, salaried workers can...
MARTIN SIELE1 Mins read
Government Signs International Treaty to Deal with Kenyan Tax Evaders
The government through the National Treasury Acting Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has signed a crucial continental declaration treaty that will see illicit financial...
Kevin Namunwa2 Mins read
